The Hold-Up (2001)
Lola's a single mom, broke, working as a janitor and maid. Silvia is pregnant, and her lover (her boss) won't leave his wife. Maite, newly a widow, discovers she's penniless but wants to maintain appearances and give her daughter a fancy wedding, and Pecholata, a punk kid living in a youth center, will soon be turned out on the streets. Lola, who cleans a bank every morning, decides to rob it, convincing the others to join her: they'll use replica guns, dress as men, take Silvia hostage, and all will be smooth. But things go awry, including the fact that Lola's ex, Gustavo, is a cop. Desperation may be the mother of invention - and a corrupt bank manager its father.
Director: Eva Lesmes
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: May 3, 2001
Cast
- Adriana Ozores - Lola
- Malena Alterio - Violeta "Pecholata"
- Maribel Verdú - Silvia
- Carmen Maura - Maite
- Juan Gea - Director
- Jaime Pujol - Gustavo
- Joaquín Climent - Enrique
- Antonia Martínez - Abuela
- Alejandro Sigüenza - Daniel
- Omar Muñoz - Felipe
Screenplay
Music: Manuel Villalta
Production: Grupo Boca, Canal+ España
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
bank robbery, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hold-Up about?
- Lola's a single mom, broke, working as a janitor and maid. Silvia is pregnant, and her lover (her boss) won't leave his wife. Maite, newly a widow, discovers she's penniless but wants to maintain appearances and give her daughter a fancy wedding, and Pecholata, a punk kid living in a youth center, will soon be turned out on the streets. Lola, who cleans a bank every morning, decides to rob it, convincing the others to join her: they'll use replica guns, dress as men, take Silvia hostage, and all will be smooth. But things go awry, including the fact that Lola's ex, Gustavo, is a cop. Desperation may be the mother of invention - and a corrupt bank manager its father.
- Who directed The Hold-Up?
- The Hold-Up was directed by Eva Lesmes.
- Who stars in The Hold-Up?
- The Hold-Up stars Adriana Ozores, Malena Alterio, Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura, Juan Gea, Jaime Pujol.
- How long is The Hold-Up?
- The Hold-Up has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Hold-Up?
- The Hold-Up is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Hold-Up produced?
- The Hold-Up was produced in Spain.